Uploaded March 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
160 years ago today, on March 17th 1862, the leading elements of the Army of the Potomac embarked for the largest amphibious operation ever attempted in North America. Moving over 100,000 men--along with the necessary supplies and munitions--was a historic logistical task that fell to one man. Not General George McClellan. Not President Lincoln. Not even the Secretary of War, Edwin Stanton. Today, we talk about the man who moved the largest field army in North America and how he did it in record time. Remarkably, you've probably never heard of him.
Today's video is part of an ongoing "On to Richmond" series, where we follow the progress of George McClellan's campaign up the Virginia peninsula to the gates of Richmond, 160 years later. Subscribe to the channel and join the march!
The March 14th On to Richmond update from earlier this week is available exclusively from our friends at Richmond National Battlefield Park! Visit them on YouTube or Facebook to stay fully up-to-date and never miss a chapter in this incredible story.
160 years ago today, on March 17th 1862, the leading elements of the Army of the Potomac embarked for the largest amphibious operation ever attempted in North America. Moving over 100,000 men--along with the necessary supplies and munitions--was a historic logistical task that fell to one man. Not General George McClellan. Not President Lincoln. Not even the Secretary of War, Edwin Stanton. Today, we talk about the man who moved the largest field army in North America and how he did it in record time. Remarkably, you've probably never heard of him.
Today's video is part of an ongoing "On to Richmond" series, where we follow the progress of George McClellan's campaign up the Virginia peninsula to the gates of Richmond, 160 years later. Subscribe to the channel and join the march!
The March 14th On to Richmond update from earlier this week is available exclusively from our friends at Richmond National Battlefield Park! Visit them on YouTube or Facebook to stay fully up-to-date and never miss a chapter in this incredible story.
